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How a Closet Clean Out Can Save You Money

If your closets are bulging with clothing, shoes and other accessories, then congratulations. A messy closet can save you lots of money and may even earn some money for you. But first, you have to get organized. Clean out that closet. Set aside a few minutes a day for weeks or an entire weekend, but get it done. Here are several reasons how a closet clean out can save you money. Find new things Whenever you do a closet clean out you may find things that you forgot that you ever had. There may even be shoes still in the … Continue reading →

My Spring Cleaning the Master Closet 2

Come with me and help me spring clean my master closet. Add your tips in the comment section. I’m going through clothing right now, but there is more ahead. So, we are still in my master closet, and regarding clothing, I also got rid of items that needed repair. Since I hadn’t bothered to repair anything in years, there was probably very little chance that I would have the motivation to do so any time soon. Maybe it is wasteful not to repair the skirt with the pulled out hem, for example, but it is just as wasteful to leave … Continue reading →

My Spring Cleaning the Master Closet

The closets in your home can hide many interesting things. This week, I am taking the time to go through all of the closets in our home to de-clutter and organize these spaces. And does anyone need a nice suede skirt or a collection of scrunchies from the 80s? The first closet I attacked on my self-appointed mission was own own master closet. This closet is not only the keep of the clothes that belong to my husband and the clothes that belong to myself, but it is also the keeper of a number of other things, such as the … Continue reading →

Penicillin: Keeping Clutter Off Flat Surfaces

It is the new year and a perfect time to get things organized. I have been working my way through the front entry, and I wanted to share with you some tips for keeping clutter off of flat surfaces. For me, this especially applies to surfaces that are near entrances (both the front entry and the back door in my case). But, you can apply these strategies for any areas that tend to develop clutter, such as tables, the tops of dressers, on bookcases, etc. Why does clutter collect in these area? Well, the nature of them being flat means … Continue reading →

Organizing Your Coat Closet

Is your coat closet an eye sore? When you open the door, do hats, scarves and mittens tumbled down on your head? Can you never find that other boot or glove when you need it? Now that January is here, why not organize that coat closet? It will help organize your life and make it easier to com in and out of the cold. This is part of a continuing series on organizing your home. We have started with the front entry of your home and developed a system to deal with incoming mail. The coat closet is next on … Continue reading →

Tips to Help You De-Clutter Your Wardrobe (3)

How are you doing with de-cluttering your wardrobe? Here are the remaining questions that you can ask yourself about all of those clothes that are taking over your life. We are in the home stretch now and well on our way to organized closets. Is the item in good condition? Fading, tears and worn spots are a signal that it should go in the rag bag, not on your body. Will you alter this piece to make it wearable? Pants that have been too long since you bought them five years ago, meaning to hem them, still can’t be worn. … Continue reading →

Tips to Help You De-Clutter Your Wardrobe (2)

Congratulations! You have decided to de-clutter your wardrobe of clothing. No more overstuffed closets, stuffed drawers or clothes hanging out everywhere. There are a few different ways that you can de-clutter your wardrobe. I’ve already discussed two of them in the first part of this series. Now, in the second part of this series, I’ll share with you some of the 12 questions that you can ask yourself about each item of clothing to see if it is worthy of staying in your life. This method is wonderful to use when you want to de-clutter your wardrobe all at once … Continue reading →

Tips to Help You De-Clutter Your Wardrobe (1)

Are overstuffed closets a big problem in your home? If your clothes are constantly falling off of the hangers or migrating to other closets and other rooms, then you definitely have the tell tale signs of a wardrobe that needs some de-cluttering. The same is true if you constantly find yourself with nothing to wear despite a packed closet. It is time to organize and create a wardrobe that is attractive, functional and easy to use. Here are some tips and ideas that will help you tackle the chaos. If you live in a seasonal climate, the first thing you … Continue reading →

Tips for a Tidy Bedroom

Bedrooms can get messy fast, especially if we don’t attend to a few simple tasks. First, a neat bed goes a long way to making the room look tidy, since it is generally the first thing that attracts the eye when one enters the bedroom. It helps to use bedding that isn’t fussy so the bed can be made easily. Straighten the top sheet and the comforter and plop the pillows on top. Done. Another item that can lead to a sloppy look is clothing. Many people dress in their bedrooms, try on or change clothes throughout the day, and … Continue reading →

Tips For Strategic Storing

It’s a fact of life (my life anyway), I never have enough storage space. Since graduating from college I have moved seven times (two of which were trans-Pacific moves). Each time I moved I thought I was getting a bigger and better place. However, I quickly deduced that paying more rent didn’t always translate into more space. Thus, I learned the hard way how to make the most of limited space. Here are a my favorite tips for strategic storing: “Don’t store things you don’t need,” or so preaches my mother (the queen of vacuum-sealed plastic storage bags). But, she … Continue reading →